This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. The greatness of the Holiday-What we experience: The G-dly revelation of Shavuos:[1] On the two days of Shavuos the same revelation that was revealed by Matan Torah is revealed. The Satan has no power on Shavuos-A time for […]
Names for Shavuos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The names of the Holiday? Shavuos: The most common used name to refer to the Holiday is the name “Shavuos”, and this is the official name used in Halachic literature.[1] This name is found in the Torah in two […]
Nittel Nacht-Background & Customs and Q&A relating to Christianity
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/196697775 Nittel Nacht A. What is Nittel? Nittel is a gentile Holiday celebrating the birth of Yoshke. On this day there is an extra abundance of impurity and […]
Bris Milah and Pidyon Haben
Making a Bris Milah on the 10th of Teves:[1] The Baal Bris [father of the child, Mohel and Sandak[2]] are all required to fast the entire day even though the Bris is taking place that day. Thus the Seudas Mitzvah is to take place only after the fast. […]
General laws
General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth:[1] On a public fast day one does not rinse his mouth in the morning. [If however this is causing one discomfort he may be lenient to rinse his mouth.[2]] Q&A May one brush ones teeth on a fast day?[3] […]
Rinsing the mouth, brushing teeth, and using mouthwash, on fast day
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Rinsing the mouth on a fast day:[1] On a public fast day, […]
The Davening
The Davening: A. Selichos: The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[1], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[2] It is customarily recited while standing.[3] This especially applies for the 13 attributes and Shema Koleinu. The Chabad custom is to omit the saying of Ashamnu within Selichos when it is […]
Exempt from fasting
Those exempt from the fast:[1] A. Sick or weak: One who is sick is exempt from fasting. This applies even if there is no danger involved in his illness.[2] It is forbidden for him to be stringent.[3] One who is old or weak is not required to fast if he […]
Keil Erech Apayim on Fast day
Is the prayer of Keil Erech Apayim recited on a fast day before removing the Torah from the Aron: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah […]
When does the fast begin?
When does the fast begin? The fast begins at Alos Hashachar of the day of the 10th of Teves. This is approximately two fluctuating[1] hours prior to sunrise.[2] Thus even if one was awake the entire night, he must stop eating and drinking two fluctuating hours before sunrise. One who […]
